Ohio Legislator pushes to repeal state RPS
There is an interesting article on istockanalyst.com that describes the efforts of state senator, Kris Jordan to repeal Ohio’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). Jordan is unabashed in explaining his reasoning for this move. He is pushing the repeal to help the embattled Ohio economy recover and mandating renewable energy costs ratepayers far more.
“With one of the worst recessions in recent memory still fresh in our minds, the last thing we need to do in Ohio is drive up the cost of energy for both Ohio families and Ohio businesses, and that’s exactly what the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard does.”
– coalblog.org
Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) comments on Stream Buffer Zone Rule changes
“Without a doubt, the new stream buffer zone rule under consideration by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is unworkable; it would, unquestionably, adversely affect coal mining and eliminate mining jobs so important to our West Virginia economy. The message I send to the agency is this: ‘Go back to the drawing board.’”
– coalblog.org
Sierra Club anti-coal campaign has cost >1 million jobs
A recently released study has revealed that, if Sierra Club claims are accurate, then their anti-coal campaign has cost as many as 1.24 million jobs across the country.
“The Sierra Club’s effort to transition away from coal-fired power in the US has potentially cost 1.24 million jobs in 36 states, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the National Mining Association.”
– coalblog.org
SOMETHING TO DO
Coal Trading Conference
Dec. 5 – 6, 2011
New York City
accevents.org
SOMETHING TO READ
The Impending World Energy Mess by Hirsch, Bezdek, & Wendling & Power Grab by Richard Horner
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
“Over the last 30 years, significant strides have been made in reducing air pollution.…”
– Tom Borelli, National Center for Public Policy Research (See page 37)
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